AI, or artificial intelligence, holds significant promise and importance for a variety of reasons: automation, data analysis, personalization, problem solving, innovation, accessibility, health care, environmental impact, safety and security, ethical considerations. Overall, AI has the potential to revolutionize various aspects of human life, leading to increased efficiency, innovation, and quality of life. However, it is essential to approach its development and deployment thoughtfully to harness its benefits while addressing potential challenges responsibly.
It might surprise you that the entire first paragraph you read was actually written by AI! (OpenAI. (2024). ChatGPT (3.5) [Large language model]. https://chat.openai.com). AI focuses on using computer systems to simulate human intelligence and thereby solve complex problems. The computer can function at several orders of magnitude higher than humans and theoretically improve many aspects of human life. One such example is in machine learning, where AI is used to make large predictions on even larger packets of data. Furthermore, by focusing on natural language processing (NLP) computers are now able to understand, interpret and even generate human language.
One example was back in 2011 when IBM’s Watson “competed” on Jeopardy and defeated champions Brad Rutter and now host Ken Jennings:
This was an amazing advancement in engineering. Now this same technology is available to the masses as numerous AI flavors are available with nothing more than an email address and credit card.
One flavoring that I have a particular interest in is Midjourney. By giving text prompts, such as “an emboldened and bolded stickman, stronger than other stickmen around him….” creates amazing works of art. The marriage of human and computer can create some altogether otherworldly images:
Or perhaps to just tantalize the senses as was seen on the movie Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs….
Whatever the reasons. We bring our unique style of humor and marry it with the images that AI creates. These allow for truly meme-ingful stuff!